14 things to do this weekend

July 28, 2016 8:22 AM

It's your last chance to catch a performance of the hit Broadway show, "Chicago". "It tells the darkly funny and altogether unforgettable story of murderesses Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, who try to turn crime into fame." When: Now through Saturday, July 30, 8 PM. Where: Park Playhouse, Washington Park Lakehouse, Madison and New Scotland avenues, Albany. For more information, visit the website. less

It's your last chance to catch a performance of the hit Broadway show, "Chicago". "It tells the darkly funny and altogether unforgettable story of murderesses Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, who try to turn crime ... more

Headliner Shane Torres is a stand up comedian and writer from NYC. He's appeared on CONAN, Comedy Bang Bang, and Last Comic Standing. He is also the host and creator of the popular podcast/radio show, Help Wanted.
Parental Guidance: 18+. For tickets and more information, visit the website.When:
Saturday, July 30, 8 PM. Where:
Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady.

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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Moriah Formica.

Moriah Formica will be performing live classic rock at Freedom Park, located on Schonowee Avenue, Scotia across from Collins Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring low chairs or a blanket to use within the outdoor amphitheater. Free admission. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.When:
Saturday, July 30, 7 PM. Where:
Freedom Park, Scotia.

Free screening of the 1951 Academy Award-winning classic. Gene Kelly portrays the titular American in Paris, a struggling painter who is discovered - and deeply desired - by a wealthy heiress. He, of course, has eyes for another, and worse, she is engaged to someone else. Singing, dancing and romantic complications quite naturally abound. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the inspiration for the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash hit that opens Proctors’ fall season in October. For more information, visit the website.When: Saturday, July 30, 2 PM. Where: Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady.

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Coupons album release show.

Coupons has been a band for about 8 months and they've released their first album this week. Opening bands are Jouska, Rechorduroys, Hammar Hawk, and Apostrophe S. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.When: Saturday, July 30, 8 PM - 4 AM. Where: The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 North Pearl St., Albany.

Rides, food, games, entertainment and a concert with Sawyer Fredericks on July 30. For more information, visit the website. When: Saturday, July 30 through August 6. Where: Schoharie County Fairgrounds, Cobleskill.

Sondheim's "musical thriller" tells a story of obsession and revenge, spiced with a measure of black humor. The Tony and Olivier award-winning score is driving, wistful, funny and touching, with such numbers as “Johanna,” “The Worst Pies in London,” “Not While I’m Around” and “Pretty Women.” For tickets and more information, visit the website. When: Saturday, July 30, 1:30 PM - 4:15 PM. Where: 7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.

Stephen Sondheim in Conversation with Jamie Bernstein at The Glimmerglass Festival.

The award-winning composer of Sweeney Todd joins Jamie Bernstein for a special conversation about his work and life in the theater, between two performances of his hit musical. For tickets and more information, visit the website. When: Saturday, July 30, 5 - 6:30 PM. Where: 7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.

The event features early 19th Century craft demonstrations and wares, antiques, gift shop, animals, live music and entertainment for children, many different vendors and a variety of foods to feed the masses. New this year - a Silent Auction.
As always, there are blueberries galore and a blueberry pancake breakfast (additional charge). No pets, please. For more information, visit the website.When:
Sunday, July 31, 9 AM - 4 PM. Where:
Old Austerlitz, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz.

Step into the world of the dinosaurs at miSci. Meet a 22-foot long T-Rex, tremble at a growling pair of dueling dinos, watch a dinosaur soar above you and discover a nest full of eggs ready to hatch. Discover 10 animatronic dinosaurs throughout the museum. Learn all about these prehistoric creatures in the dino dig site, fossil rubbing stations and other hands-on discovery areas. Free with admission. For more information, visit the website. When: Now through September 18, 2016. Where: misci – museum of innovation & science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

It's your last chance to catch a performance of the hit Broadway show, "Chicago". "It tells the darkly funny and altogether unforgettable story of murderesses Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, who try to turn crime into fame." When: Now through Saturday, July 30, 8 PM. Where: Park Playhouse, Washington Park Lakehouse, Madison and New Scotland avenues, Albany. For more information, visit the website. less

It's your last chance to catch a performance of the hit Broadway show, "Chicago". "It tells the darkly funny and altogether unforgettable story of murderesses Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, who try to turn crime ... more